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INTERIOR
Ro Projects
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sarah Button
EDITOR
Bingyi
Collection

Located in a Victorian terrace in Bristol, UK, this home was designed by Spanish designer Rosa Roig-Fiol for herself and her husband Duncan. It also marks the first published project of her interior design studio, Ro Projects. “When I founded the studio, I was already in the process of designing my own home,” Rosa recalls. “Being my own space, this project gave me the freedom to follow my instincts without compromise — creating something honest and true to who I am. ”

The space reflects her dual role as both interior designer and artist, serving not only as the first embodiment of Ro Projects’ design approach, but also as a highly personal starting point. “ Sharing this project felt like the perfect way to introduce Ro Projects to the world ” she tells us.

For Rosa, the atmosphere of a space is inseparable from its emotional presence — deeply connected to how it functions and feels. She describes space as “a living organism with its own story, ” and believes that a good space should “hold you gently and breathe alongside your story. ”Achieving this, she notes, requires an acute sensitivity to elements like light, scale, materials, and rhythm.“ A room can lift you up or calm you down—sometimes without you even knowing why, ” she says. “We pay close attention to atmosphere, because it’s these seemingly subtle feelings that shape how a space is truly lived in. ”

Art weaves through the house like a narrative thread, shaping both the mood and the function of each space. As a creator who is both an interior designer and an artist, Rosa placed art at the heart of the project — her own works,alongside pieces by other artists, are thoughtfully displayed throughout the home. “This house was a chance to bring together everything I love — to make something personal, joyful, and easy to live in ” Rosa explains. “When art becomes part of your everyday experience, it reflects your mood and stirs certain feelings when you pause to take it in. ”

In Rosa’s design approach, intuition is a constant and guiding force. From the wall colours and the placement of artworks to the overall flow of the space, every decision — be it a piece of art or a piece of furniture — was guided by what simply felt right. “I often rely on instinct to know whether something is ‘right’, ” she says. “It’s about finding a balance between what can be planned and what needs to be felt. ”

“ I think this home reflects my belief in warmth and the beauty of the lived-in, ” Rosa tells us. She’s not interested in spaces that feel overly polished or too perfect to be touched. What she loves are homes that are open, honest, layered, and relaxed. This house embodies those values: it is comfortable, intimate, and never tries too hard to impress.

This design pays tribute both to Rosa’s Mallorcan roots and to the character of the Victorian terrace itself. Rather than a surface-level fusion of styles, she focused on creating atmosphere — layering Mediterranean intimacy, natural materials, and a sense of ease into the architectural framework of the British home. Her aim was to preserve as much of the building’s original features as possible, while adapting it to contemporary life. “I love the meeting of these two worlds,” she says. “Old British architecture softened by sun-warmed tones and tactile simplicity. ”

The house as a whole exudes a quiet sense of cohesion. Rosa wanted to create a sense of openness and flow without relying on an open-plan layout. A soft, warm off-white palette runs throughout the space, while pops of bold colour in the artwork and décor act as rhythmic accents — bringing energy and visual movement to the calm, continuous backdrop.

“Rhythm and proportion are great ways to bring a sense of calm to a home, ” Rosa shares. Soft transitions between rooms and a balanced layout allow the eye to move naturally through the space. Moments that invite pause, along with thoughtfully crafted details, gently encourage you to slow down and truly take in your surroundings. In Rosa’s home, each room is distinct, yet they’re subtly connected through colour and material — creating a sense of gradual flow that feels calm, never rushed.

“The key to balancing budget constraints with aesthetic values is being really clear about what matters most, ” Rosa says. “Some elements were worth investing in, like the bespoke terrazzo splashback. In other areas, we chose to pare things back or be more resourceful — using simple joinery or repurposing existing elements. ” She believes these constraints actually encouraged greater creativity and helped keep the design honest and true.

“I always return to materials that feel grounded and honest—timber, stone, plaster. They’re allowed to show their true character and age gracefully, ” she says.She places particular emphasis on contrast — rough and smooth, matte and polished, old and new. This interplay of textures brings depth and a subtle sense of drama to the space.

“It has given me confidence to trust my instincts,” Rosa reflects. “Living with my own ideas day after day shows me what works, what feels right, and what doesn’t. ”At the same time, the space gently reminds her that the best homes are never finished — they are living, evolving organisms that grow alongside the life unfolding within them.

This project was only the beginning. Today, Ro Projects is working on several new ventures, including a converted barn in Wiltshire, a townhouse renovation in Kensington, and a design collaboration with a kitchen brand. For Rosa, the meaning of home has never been tied to a single place. It is an ongoing belief — a quiet, evolving commitment to the rhythms of daily life, to the presence of art, and to the small, intentional things that matter.

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